Bangladesh, May 27 -- The strategic rivalry shaping the Indo-Pacific took center stage once again as foreign ministers from the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) convened in New Delhi, prompting a sharp response from China. Beijing warned against what it described as "bloc confrontation," arguing that regional cooperation should promote peace and prosperity rather than create exclusive alliances that deepen geopolitical divisions.

The meeting brought together India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Their discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, including maritime secur...